[Moriarty]

I said it helped ;-) not solely because. You can't disagree with the fact that we struggle against pressing

Of course we do. We have a makeshift defence. Once a solid back four is established, teams will have to try a different approach.

 

[GifLord]

1-0 rooney

 

[Rampant-red]

Young has been great and deserves applaud for rebuildubg his united career with his new position. I still feel we need a world class centre half .

Any idea what's up with Di Maria and Microphone head

 

[prateik]

I'm not sure how you can be coming out with that after the half I just watched. I thought all the players played well.

Some people just can't live without moaning

 

[100]

I doubt anyone thinks that is a pen, or where did you read that?

Scholes and McManaman on BTSport saying it's definite penalty. How that is definite is beyond me.

 

[nemanja15]

What an excellent half, but what a shocking refereeing performance, Mike Jones has been absolutely dire.

 

[Summit]

Right, when we play better, it's because the opposition is shit and it won't provide a marker of tougher teams and we are unconvincing as usual. . When we play shit, it's because we've been unconvincing as usual.

I'm getting the hang of this.

Nailed it mate.

 

[NoLogo]

According to Steve McManaman Newcastle had been running the game and are only out of the game due to the Ref making too many decisions in our favor.

 

[Ham]

We havent looked completely dominant but we deserve the lead, 1 or 2 shaky moments. Overll good play though, Rooney's having a strong game. Falcao RVP Young and Mata all playing well

 

[thepolice123]

How was that Gouffran incident in the box a penalty. According to Scholes it was definite penalty. There was barely any contact ffs.

 

[Ducklegs]

I'm not sure how you can be coming out with that after the half I just watched. I thought all the players played well.

To be fair he started extremely poorly and put in a couple of challenges that could at best be described as "limp wristed".

After that he was mostly tidy defensively but clueless in possession.

 

[Sylar]

Sorry I disagree. It's a stop gap solution. Hes much better employed as a false nine that drops into midfield to draw defenders out while maximising his scoring ability. We have midfielders who are far superior in terms of spatial awareness, control and movement in possesion.

Maybe, and I would agree if we played like a Barca type team who controlled possession at a faster tempo. For a counter attack style (which was pretty much both goals), Rooney wouldnt have scored those goals playing much more forward. Plus when he drops deeper he would have been tracked by a central defender.

Of course, we shall see where it goes from here given our injuries keep on happening and we are looking far away from a settled midfield.

 

[Summit]

Some people just can't live without moaning

It really does seem the case.

 

[Devil may care]

Rooney and Mata have played well as the movement in front of them has combined well to open up space and give forward passing options, nice to see the team functioning as a more fluid unit, and Young has had another good game at LWB.

Hope we can get a 3rd early and maybe give Pereira 25 minutes.

 

[mufc1996]

Looks like we are playing 3-3-4 with mata, rooney, carrick the midfield three and robin falcao young and Valencia up front. We look really threatening going forward.

But jones, Evans, and McNair are a mistake waiting to happen.

 

[Dimistar]

Not convinced with what?

Not convinced with Van Gaal's game plan, as well as the position of the players on the pitch when we're on the ball. Some great movements when we (rarely) win the ball back though, but most of time it's still possession for the sake of it, which ultimately ends up with a ball played wide for Young to cross in the box. When the opposition is behind the ball, I find us quite easy to defend against, as our passing game is slow and predictable.

I guess it will take time to see a more spontaneous and daring brand of football.

And yes I am probably too demanding.

 

[Matty7]

Ahh so that's what Anderson is doing these days! Looks good in that outfit!

 

[Man-United]

Scholes and McManaman on BTSport saying it's definite penalty. How that is definite is beyond me.

Scholes?! What the feck is he on about if he thinks that's a pen.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Right, when we play better, it's because the opposition is shit and it won't provide a marker of tougher teams and we are unconvincing as usual. . When we play shit, it's because we've been unconvincing as usual.

I'm getting the hang of this.

spot on mate, spot on.

 

[sunama]

5 of our 6 summer signings not in the match day squad.
Of the last 8 players we have signed, only two of them are out there on the pitch today.
When you put it like that then winning games is a terrific achievement. This is Ferguson's squad out there.

Yep and it also puts paid to the idea that our title winning team (of champions) turned to junk last Summer. Somehow Moyes managed to reduce virtually every player in our squad.
His man-management must've been terrible.

He just couldnt manage a team of champions.

 

[allen!7]

--Carrick----Strootman---
--------DiMaria----------
----Falcao--Rooney------

Jus being greedy

 

[Moriarty]

Scholes and McManaman on BTSport saying it's definite penalty. How that is definite is beyond me.

Beglin says it wasn't. I'm with him on this one.

 

[Ace of Spades]

Hope we get a third so Pereira can get a run out.

 

[Vida5Nick]

Young has been great and deserves applaud for rebuildubg his united career with his new position. I still feel we need a world class centre half .

Any idea what's up with Di Maria and Microphone head

injured himself in training apparently. Just found that out myself.

Seriously there must be something going on with our medical department..

Hopefully it's just a mindfeck for spurs match..

 

[paulscholes18]

Haven't been able to watch the game but I'm pleased with the scoreline so far. How have we played?

Mata, rooney, FALCAO and RVP linked up great so far.
De gea made 1 great save from janmaat
Young has done quite well put in a couple ver good crosses in.
Still look shaky at the back McNair needs to up his game

 

[Witchking]

I don't understand this RVP bashing. He is playing well and actually pulled the defenders away from Falcao for the first goal when he ran to Falcao's opposite end. RVP is holding the ball well. It is Evans and Mcnair who are looking shaky.

 

[united_99]

Thanks!!!

 

[roseguy64]

Hopefully we can get Rafael and Pereira on today.

 

[Henry T-Bags]

The runs that Falcao, Van Persie, and Rooney made for the first goal were pure More please lads.

 

[saivet]

Scholes and McManaman on BTSport saying it's definite penalty. How that is definite is beyond me.

Mata tripped him up. He didn't mean to but that's not really relevant.

 

[Diabo_Sam]

What is wrong with Carrick, hope he gets his shit together in the 2nd half.

 

[Oneunited26]

A forward line of Rooney, Mata, RvP and Falcao isn't a problem though. It's a dream.

It's still a problem when none of them have pace, and it's still not a balanced forward line. We have had better forward lines in the past then the current one, it will do to get us a top 4, but it's Not a forward line that should continue next season

 

[RetroStu]

According to Steve McManaman Newcastle had been running the game and are only out of the game due to the Ref making too many decisions in our favor.

What the hell?

 

[Hectordegraft]

Anyone fancy changes in the second half? Everyone has almost been perfect, except Evans

 

[Charlie Foley]

His first touch and ball control has been poor though.

Won possession for the first goal, got the assist for the second. And I think his touch is improving (remember how he looked against Stoke?) His movement is incredible, a joy to watch.

 

[Oneunited26]

Mata tripped him up. He didn't mean to but that's not really relevant.

I thought he dived to be honest, well over did it

 

[Dobba]

Whats weird is that Falcao only had 6 assists in his last 100+ games or something before he came to us.

Is that down to him being the main man at his previous clubs?

 

[Sanchez7]

I know this is the match thread but I am happy that Everton are struggling this season after all the sh1t their fans gave us and DM.

 

[sunama]

--Carrick----Strootman---
--------DiMaria----------
----Falcao--Rooney------

Jus being greedy

Strootman is also a sick-note who is returning from major injury.
And he hasnt been playing too well since his return.

I'd rather we get players who are not made of glass.
I'm sick of seeing us spend big money on Mr Glass.

 

[Man-United]

Hope we can get a third goal so we can take off Rooney as he's on 3 bookings this season and you just know he will be booked against Spurs if he's booked today.

 

[Reyoji-Utd]

Some great team goals. Rooney been good and mata also. The annoying thing is there is another injury and its ADM. Hope there's no more injuries happen nin this match.